Michelle Obama's 2009 Style Diary

1. December 27th

The First Lady enjoyed a night out on the town in a multi-hued print dress. She added black and open-toe flats from Maison Martin Margiela.

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2. December 25th

The First Lady joined her husband in a Christmas Day celebration alongside members of the military and their families. For the festive event, Mrs. Obama wore a tiered Narciso Rodriguez sundress, bracelets and hoop earrings.

6. December 4th

The First Lady chose a classic Michael Kors lurex suit for a visit with Edith Childs of Greenwood, South Carolina. Childs was the brains behind the Obama campaign slogan: "Fired Up! Ready to Go!"

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7. December 13th

The First Lady revealed her famous arms in a V-neck gown by Isabel Toledo. She accented the retro-inspired design with sparkling bangles and hoop earrings.

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8. December 11th

The First Lady traversed the White House lawn in a camel and black ensemble by Narciso Rodriguez. She accessorized the look, which she previously wore to the Inaugural "We Are One" concert, with a cutout belt and knee-high flat boots.

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9. December 10th

Mrs. Obama took in the crowd outside the Nobel Banquet in a ruched and pleated evening jacket by Azzedine Alaia.

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10. December 10th

The First Lady chose an ice-blue Azzedine Alaia gown for the formal event, emphasizing the design's beaded tiers with shoulder-dusting diamond earrings.

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11. December 10th

Mrs. Obama wore a laser-cut velvet dress and jacket from Calvin Klein Collection for the prestigious ceremony. She added a cashmere scarf to her brilliant yellow ensemble.

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12. December 10th

The First Lady removed the outer layer of her Calvin Klein Collection outfit for the ceremony, adding a Nina Ricci cardigan to her velvet sheath.

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13. December 10th

Following the President's acceptance of his Nobel Peace Prize, the First Lady signed the Institute's guest book. She highlighted the drape of her Lanvin dress with a dazzling brooch and finished the look with silver kitten heels.

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14. December 10th

Mrs. Obama was a picture in periwinkle as she deplaned alongside her husband. She accessorized her Narciso Rodriguez wool and cashmere coat with an artfully folded scarf and purple leather gloves.

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15. December 8th

Mrs. Obama looked to J. Crew when choosing an ensemble in which to greet Ermine Erdogan of Turkey. She topped a rosette-embellished stretch flannel sheath with a sequin peek-a-boo cardigan.

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16. December 6th

The First Lady wore a stunningly draped orchid gown by Peter Soronen to celebrate Dave Brubeck, Robert De Niro, Grace Bumbry, Mel Brooks and Bruce Springsteen at the Kennedy Center Honors. She accented the corseted design with a multi-colored statement necklace and a wrist of bangles.

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17. December 3rd

Mrs. Obama joined her husband and Oprah Winfrey for a behind-the-scenes look at the First Family's decorations. She wore a velvety Azzedine Alaia dress in deep plum, accented with a double strand of pearls and button earrings.

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18. December 3rd

Mrs. Obama bundled up in a voluminous coat and turtleneck for the ceremonial lighting. She added stacks of bead bracelets to the elegant all-black ensemble.

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19. December 2nd

The consummate recycler announced the theme of "Reflect, Rejoice, Renew" at a press preview of the First Family's seasonal decor. Mrs. Obama wore a teal Michael Kors sheath at the festive event.

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20. November 25th

The First Lady and her family served food at a homeless shelter for the holiday. Mrs. Obama wore a slate-blue top and draped vest by Rick Owens for her charitable turn.

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21. November 27th

The First Lady wore a festive ensemble as she joined her daughters to receive their Christmas tree. She layered a red cardigan over a tie-neck Love Moschino blouse and added black trousers, a wide red belt and pointy-toe shoes.

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22. November 24th

Mrs. Obama awaited the Indian Prime Minister and his wife in a silk-chiffon column gown by Naeem Khan. She played up the dress's sterling-silver sequins with diamond bangles and bejeweled custom earrings from Bochic.

24. November 24th

Mrs. Obama paired a J. Crew cardigan with a Rachel Roy skirt for an event leading up to the formal State Dinner. The First Lady accessorized her sparkling ensemble with pearl bracelets and a silver belt and pumps.

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25. November 23rd

Mrs. Obama attended the ceremony in the East Room wearing an origami-inspired Moschino sheath. She added a floral brooch to the dress's fabric rosette detail and finished the look with silver pumps.

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26. November 18th

The First Lady applauded women in the military, wearing a lavender dress from Anne Klein New York. The sheath dress featured a grosgrain waistband and a floral-print bodice.

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27. November 18th

Mrs. Obama wore a vibrant frilled J. Crew blouse to drop in on a Virginia classroom to discuss the USDAO's Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge. She added a cobalt cardigan and snakeskin cinch belt, along with neutral trousers and flats.

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28. November 16th

Mrs. Obama stepped into the South High School library in Denver wearing an argyle Moschino cardigan over a mauve top. She accessorized the understated combo-which she added to black trousers-with a lavender belt and a stack of colored pearl bracelets.

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29. November 13th

For an East Room event, Mrs. Obama revived a three-piece J. Crew ensemble with a wide laser-cut belt. The First Lady last wore the yellow and marigold outfit on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno before the election.

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30. November 11th

Mrs. Obama applauded at the kickoff of the "Mission Serve: Forging a Continuum of Service" initiative in a muted mix of separates. She paired a Zero + Maria Cornejo jacket with gray trousers and added a black waist-cincher.

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31. November 11th

The First Lady attended the wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in a turquoise ensemble. She belted a tweed J. Crew coat over a Maria Pinto sheath and added patent boots.

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32. November 10th

The First Lady wore an appropriately somber black dress and matching coat to meet with families of the soldiers impacted by the Fort Hood shootings.

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33. November 8th

The First Lady joked with her daughter in a characteristically tone-on-tone outfit. She topped cobalt jeans and a blue mixed-pattern top with a teal cardigan and added patent accessories.

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34. November 7th

Mrs. Obama braced herself against the autumn chill in a rust-hued trench over velvet trousers. She accessorized with black flats and oversize sunglasses.

35. November 5th

Mrs. Obama hosted a practice competition at the Department of Energy wearing a Moschino jacket. She layered the brush-stroke piece over black basics and added a silver bow pin.

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36. November 4th

For a classical music concert in the East Room, the First Lady was elegantly attired in a fitted sheath from Talbots. She finished the look with bronze kitten heels and a stack of gold bangles.

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37. November 4th

As the honorary chair of the President's Committee on the Arts, Mrs. Obama spoke on the importance of art education in a gray tweed suit from Thakoon. She added a silver belt to the elegant ensemble.

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38. November 2nd

The First Lady welcomed a group of high school students as part of a mentoring initiative pairing senior White House staffers with local teenagers. Mrs. Obama belted a J. Crew animal-print cardigan and added pin-stripe trousers.

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39. October 31st

The First Lady passed out goody bags filled with M&Ms, dried fruit and shortbread cookies to an eager crowd of 2000 children. Mrs. Obama got into the holiday spirit wearing an animal-print sweater set and furry ears.

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40. October 29th

The First Lady triumphed in another tonal look, including a cobalt dress (accessorized with a Moschino brooch), a teal cardigan and kelly-green heels. Perhaps she was inspired by the bright green sashes worn by her young visitors?

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41. October 29th

Mrs. Obama wore brilliant shades of purple and blue to dig up root vegetables alongside students from the Bancroft Elementary School. The First Lady added violet-hued Converse to her skinny jeans and belted cardigan.

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42. October 28th

Mrs. Obama wore an official World Series sweatshirt and black jeans when she took in the first pitch of the opening game alongside legendary Yankee Yogi Berra. Dr. Jill Biden joined the pair in applauding the ceremonial throw by Retired Army Captain Tony Ordierna.

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43. October 28th

The First Lady paid a visit to the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in New York City wearing an autumnally-hued blouse from Peter Pilotto. Mrs. Obama matched her wide-leg trousers to the top's black collar.

44. October 23rd

The First Lady dropped in via satellite to participate in the "10 at 10" on The Jay Leno Show. For the segment, during which she named the Brady Bunch kids and dished on the President's annoying traits, she wore a favorite Thakoon sheath personalized with a brown satin ribbon brooch.

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45. October 23rd

The First Lady gathered with a group of chefs outside the White House after taping several segments of the popular cooking show. Mrs. Obama stood out in a brilliant orange Liz Claiborne dress accessorized with a teal cardigan and shoes and a vintage Hattie Carnegie brooch.

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46. October 23rd

Mrs. Obama and Jill Biden met with breast cancer survivors for a discussion on ways to prevent and detect the disease. The First Lady wore a watercolor Moschino skirt and a gray sweater cinched at the waist with a lacy leather belt.

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47. October 21st

Mrs. Obama hosted a children's health event on the South Lawn wearing a twist-front Jason Wu top with a bright blue cardigan, cropped trousers and a stack of Loree Rodkin bracelets. The sleek outfit did not prevent the First Lady from hula-hooping, jumping rope and sprinting with her young guests.

49. October 15th

For a speech at the Florida Campus Compact's annual awards gala, Mrs. Obama wore a colorful print dress and gold bangles. She later topped the sheath with a J. Crew cardigan.

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50. October 13th

Mrs. Obama spoke on children's health care wearing a black cardigan and coordinating purple and black print skirt, both from Michael Kors. The First Lady added sparkle to the look with an oversize jeweled brooch.

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51. October 11th

The First Family exited St. John's Episcopal Church following a Sunday morning service. Mrs. Obama wore a salmon Moschino skirt with a matching top and an embellished animal-print cardigan, belted at the waist with a brown ribbon.

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52. October 8th

Mrs. Obama layered up for an after-dark event, topping lightweight sweaters in shades of purple with a Zero + Maria Cornejo jacket. The First Lady joined her husband and a group of middle school students to peer through a telescope on the South Lawn.

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53. October 3rd

The First Couple celebrated their seventeenth wedding anniversary at the Blueduck Tavern in Washington D.C. Mrs. Obama accessorized a little black halter dress from Narciso Rodriguez with an electric-blue clutch, Jimmy Choo sandals and a sleek updo.

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54. October 2nd

The First Lady looked utterly chic in a black and white print dress worn with a bolero cardigan and her favorite Azzedine Alaia belt. The Obamas returned from a visit to the Danish capital to attend a meeting of the International Olympic Committee.

56. October 1st

The First Lady wore a glistening gold dress to a formal reception at the Copenhagen Opera House. She accented the retro-inspired Rodarte dress, which had a tulle petticoat, with a trio of oversize brooches and a wrist of bangles.

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57. October 1st

Mrs. Obama chose an anything-but-fussy Thakoon suit for her entrance to Amalienberg Castle in Denmark. She belted the blue floral two-piece with a navy velvet sash and added a strand of pearls and silver kitten heels.

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58. September 30th

Jason Wu was again the First Lady's designer of choice! She topped her custom sheath from the designer with a glass pearl necklace from Erickson Beamon.

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59. September 30th

The First Lady landed in Copenhagen to meet with the Olympic Committee wearing a mix of patterns. She paired a tweed Jason Wu sheath with a polka-dot print jacket.

61. September 25th

The First Lady welcomed fellow spouses of the delegation wearing a geometric print design from Zero + Maria Cornejo. She cinched the wrap design with a studded Sacai belt.

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62. September 24th

Mrs. Obama chose a ruched Thakoon dress for the opening event of the Pittsburgh Summit. She added matching pink kitten heels (and a strand of signature pearls) to the ikat print design.

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63. September 24th

Talk about traveling in style! The First Lady wore a peasant-style polka-dot design from Diane von Furstenberg for her plane trip to Pittsburgh. She added sleek silver flats to the teal and taupe shirtdress.

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64. September 23rd

The First Lady glowed in a deep saffron sheath from Nina Ricci with a beaded trompe l'oeil bow at the waist. She finished the look with a stack of gold bangles, fan-shaped earrings and bronze pumps.

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65. September 23rd

The First Lady joined her husband in New York City at the United Nations headquarters wearing a Michael Kors silk shantung suit. Mrs. Obama added diamond bangles and stud earrings to the sophisticated two-piece.

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66. September 18th

The First Lady joined a discussion on health care wearing a boldly patterned Diane von Furstenberg skirt with a button-down shirt, sage cardigan and wide belt.

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67. September 17th

The First Lady put a colorful new spin on the evening sheath in an oversize floral print dress and green pumps. Mrs. Obama attended the posthumous awarding of a military medal to Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti.

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68. September 17th

Mrs. O shopped organic in a blue and white print top and matching cardigan. The First Lady topped her casual look with a lei of marigolds, a gift from one of the market's vendors.

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69. September 16th

If anyone can grab the spotlight from J.Lo, it's Mrs. O. For the gala event (which was attended by Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez), she wore a sleek little black dress in sparkling sequins from Michael Kors.

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70. September 16th

The First Lady strolled to a Chicago-led showcase (the Obama's hometown is making a bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games), in a floral skirt topped with a lemon T-shirt, turquoise cardigan and purple studded belt. She finished the colorful look with green Jimmy Choo pumps.

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71. September 11th

Mrs. Obama greeted Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands wearing a vibrant persimmon dress from Maria Pinto. She accented the gathered neckline of the design (which she last wore during her initial White House tour) with a matching floral brooch.

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72. September 11th

Mrs. O broke out the denim, in the form of cropped dungarees, to pitch in at a Habitat for Humanity house as part of a United We Serve volunteer effort. She added a pair of vibrant button-downs, including a Gap cardigan.

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73. September 11th

For a somber moment of silence alongside her husband, the First Lady wore a fitted black sheath and cropped cardigan. She finished the look with patent flats and her signature strand of pearls.

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74. September 9th

The First Lady arrived for a Presidential address in a bright pleated Moschino jacket and matching skirt. She added a Sonia Rykiel pansy brooch to the bow-front design.

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75. September 6th

The First Lady returned from a family trip to Camp David wearing a sleeveless wrap dress and flats. She finished the chic holiday look with oversize sunglasses in green and black.

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76. September 1st

Talk about a good-looking group! Mrs. Obama joined her husband and daughters for a formal photograph by Annie Leibovitz. The First Lady reprised a ruched Azzedine Alaia dress.

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77. August 30th

Mrs. Obama paired a simple black dress with sleek toe-loop Martin Margiela sandals and an oversize tote. She added a stack of beaded bracelets and a shoulder-slung cardigan to her vacation look.

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78. August 28th

The First Lady accessorized a favorite ribbon-striped Sophie Theallet shirtdress with her Azzedine Alaia studded belt for a somber trip to Massachusetts for Senator Edward Kennedy's funeral.

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79. August 23rd

The vacationing First Lady made her way to Air Force One wearing a banded white sundress from Sophie Theallet. She last chose this dress for a Ghanaian hospital visit.

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80. August 17th

The First Lady joined her husband in Arizona wearing a striped seersucker dress. The clever blue and white design incorporated handy pockets into the side seams.

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81. August 16th

Mrs. O went casual for a trip to the national park in leg-baring athletic-style shorts, a tank and a plaid short-sleeve button-down.

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82. August 15th

Mrs. Obama wore a budget-friendly Merona print dress from Target for her visit to Arizona. The expert accessorizer added a signature studded belt.

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83. August 14th

Michelle Obama showed off her mix mastery as she left her home for a family vacation. She layered a solid pink cardi over a favorite floral Gap button-down and added a trio of silver pendant necklaces.

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84. August 12th

The First Lady co-hosted the White House event wearing a trim lipstick-red sheath. She accessorized with a matching belt and a stack of glittering bangles.

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85. August 12th

Mrs. Obama welcomed the newest Supreme Court Associate Justice to the White House in a black and white ensemble from Jason Wu. The First Lady added turquoise accents including a short-sleeve cardigan and an Erickson Beamon brooch.

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86. July 31st

Mrs. Obama spoke to sailors and their families in a cotton print dress from Talbots. The First Lady accented the deep orange dress with a vintage flower pin from the Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection.

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87. July 28th

The First Lady wore a tri-tone colorblock sheath to a White House reception on behalf of ambassadors to the U.S. The Jason Wu design featured an embroidered bodice and a red chiffon cummerbund.

89. July 24th

The First Lady took to the podium in honor of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt Museum wearing a lacquered boucle suit from Michael Kors. The formfitting design matched a cap-sleeve four-button jacket with a sleek pencil skirt.

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90. July 21st

Mrs. Obama lit up the stage at a salute to country music in an embroidered batiste dress by Michael Kors. But the real story was her clever updo, which had bloggers buzzing that the First Lady had undergone a major chop.

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91. July 11th

Mrs. Obama spread some sunshine in a Ghanaian maternity ward wearing a satin striped sundress from Sophie Theallet. The First Lady wore a shirtdress version of the design back in April.

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92. July 10th

The First Lady visited the Vatican wearing an all-black Moschino ensemble, including an organza top, crepe skirt and silk veil. Mrs. Obama joined her husband in paying their respects to the pontiff.

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93. July 9th

The First Lady visited the medieval city of L'Aquila wearing a sunny yellow J. Crew skirt, Liz Claiborne print cardigan and a Moschino brooch. Mrs. Obama was part of a tour given to the spouses of members of the G8 summit.

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94. July 8th

For a mother-daughter visit to the ancient monument, Mrs. Obama wore a tiered, empire-waist dress from Narciso Rodriguez. The First Lady accented the simple summer dress with an Erickson Beamon brooch and matching bangles.

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95. July 8th

Mrs. Obama chose a vibrant canary sheath from Jason Wu for a visit to Rome's Quirinale Palace. The First Lady punched up the '60s-inspired dress with an oversize kelly-green brooch.

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96. July 7th

The First Lady's embroidered Jason Wu sheath was just too good not to wear twice! Mrs. Obama debuted the dress during a November interview with Barbara Walters before recycling it for a visit to the Pervaya Gradskaya Hospital in Russia.

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97. July 6th

The First Family looked uber-stylish as they deplaned Air Force One in Moscow. Mrs. Obama layered a peach coat from Michael Kors over a coral Narciso Rodriguez sheath, while her daughters wore matching trenches from J. Crew.

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98. July 5th

The First Lady coordinated with daughter Sasha as the family boarded Air Force One in Washington, D.C. The two fashion plates wore pretty summer dresses topped with short-sleeve cardigans: Mrs. Obama added a Sonia Rykiel belt to her floral Talbots design and Dear Cashmere sweater.

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99. July 4th

Mrs. Obama skipped the traditional red, white and blue in favor of a sleek black and white Narciso Rodriguez shift. The First Lady wore the empire-waist dress, along with metallic flats, to a South Lawn celebration with military families.

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100. July 4th

The First Lady accented a simple black tent dress with a layered orange and yellow cardigan for her trip back from the Presidential retreat.

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101. June 29th

Mrs. Obama spoke at D.C.'s Upper Cardoza Center in a cropped, bell-sleeve jacket cinched with a favorite Givenchy belt. She paired the elegant top with classic black trousers.

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102. June 25th

What, no lei for Bo? Mrs. Obama got festive in a drop-waist floral dress, topped with a lush necklace of flowers. The First Lady (and the First Dog) joined her family and members of Congress on the South Lawn for an Hawaiian-style celebration.

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103. June 25th

Mrs. Obama pitched in wearing a favorite Lanvin top under a lemon-yellow J. Crew cardigan, along with bright green capris and Pumas. The First Family helped to fill 10,000 backpacks for children with parents in the military.

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104. June 22nd

Mrs. Obama kicked off the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in a sophisticated sheath from Rachel Roy. The design ties together print jersey and tweed with a burgundy cummerbund waistband.

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105. June 22nd

The First Lady pitched in to build a playground wearing her favorite new pair of Puma sneakers. Mrs. Obama joined the students of Bret Harte Elementary School in a pretty print top from Suno worn with a cropped cardigan and capris.

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106. June 16th

The First Lady spoke at the Business and Nonprofit Philanthropy Summit in a Thakoon tweed jacket over a hot pink shell. She shopped her closet for accessories, adding a favorite clear plastic belt from Sonia Rykiel.

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107. June 16th

Mrs. Obama joined her young gardening buddies on the South Lawn of the White House wearing a familiar floral cardigan from Gap. Showing her love of color, the First Lady added matching coral jeans and a striped tank.

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108. June 15th

Mrs. Obama hosted musicians Wynton Marsalis and Paquito D'Rivera for a White House jazz concert. The First Lady wore a pencil skirt and mauve top under a white cardigan accessorized with an Azzedine Alaia belt and an Erickson Beamon brooch. MORE FIRST LADY FASHION 100 Days, 10 Perfect Looks Style Tips from Michelle Obama ESSENCE Michelle Obama's Daily Diary

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109. June 14th

The First Lady exercised the Portuguese water dog in a colorful pair of Madras shorts, along with an orange tank and purple flats. "I have to say, he is the best puppy in the whole wide world," she has said. "I love him to death."

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110. June 8th

Mrs. Obama took a stroll in the gardens of 10 Downing Street with the wife of Britain's Prime Minister. The First Lady wore a pleated print dress from Jason Wu under a short-sleeve cardigan and studded belt.

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111. June 9th

Mrs. Obama layered lemon and lavender cardigans over a colorful embellished tunic for a trip to the famed London cathedral. The First Lady finished the playful look with simple black trousers and patent flats.

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112. June 7th

For a spending spree with her daughters, Mrs. Obama wore a hand-embellished dress from Tracy Feith. The First Lady topped the fanciful design, called "the Lei", with a practical cardigan and added silver flats.

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113. June 5th

The First Lady visited the famous Parisian monument wearing a shirt and vest from Rick Owens Lilies. She accessorized the chic-and comfortable-pieces with a violet ToyWatch and a patterned Prova scarf.

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114. June 6th

Mrs. Obama joined the First Lady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, for a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of D-Day in Colleville-sur-mer. Both fashion icons wore belted white dresses, Bruni-Sarkozy in Dior and Mrs. Obama in a Narciso Rodriguez dress, a Michael Kors coat, a Givenchy belt and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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115. June 3rd

For lunch with the former First Lady, Mrs. Obama wore a Gap striped T-shirt and floral-print cardigan with a boucle skirt from Michael Kors. She accessorized her mix of prints with a classic strand of pearls.

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116. May 30th

The Obamas hit Manhattan to see the August Wilson play, Joe Turner's Come and Gone. "I am taking my wife to New York City because I promised her during the campaign that I would take her to a Broadway show after [the campaign] was all finished," the president said in a statement reported by the AP. The First Lady dressed up for date night in a formfitting ruffled sheath with a satin VBH clutch.

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117. May 30th

Mrs. Obama wore flowers to plant vegetables with the students of D.C.'s Bancroft Elementary. She added a bright yellow cardigan to her floral-print shirt for a gardening session with the children, who helped her with the White House kitchen plot. "Everything is blooming," the First Lady reported of their initial project.

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118. May 23rd

Mrs. Obama chose a cheery floral cardigan from Liz Claiborne when departing the White House for Camp David. She layered the Isaac Mizrahi-designed piece over a high-waist dress in neutral khaki and accessorized with silver flats and a white tote.

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119. May 18th

If anyone can upstage a ballet corps, it’s the First Lady. Celebrities and designers gathered at the Metropolitan Opera House to watch scenes from the upcoming season, but all eyes were on Mrs. Obama in a gunmetal Azzedine Alaia dress. Further amping up the fashion moment? Mrs-o.org reports that the crinoline-lined number is two years old.

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120. May 18th

Mrs. Obama wore a ‘60s-inspired Isaac Mizrahi ensemble to celebrate the reopening of the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. "The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can afford it," the purple-clad First Lady said in her speech. "Rather, paintings and poetry, music and fashion, design and dialogue, they all define who we are as a people and provide an account of our history for the next generation."

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121. May 13th

The First Lady wore a playful polka-dot dress from Lanvin to meet with a group of third graders at the Ferebee-Hope Elementary School in D.C. The draped design has a detachable paillette accent on the shoulder, making it the sort of ultra-adaptable piece that Mrs. Obama loves.

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122. May 12th

Mrs. Obama chose an off-the-shoulder Basso & Brooke print top and cropped white pants for an evening of music and spoken word performances in the East Room. "The President and I are so proud to welcome this group of talented performers," said the First Lady. "Please enjoy, have fun, be loose."

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123. May 9th

The First Lady wore a bold sheath dress by Michael Kors and a St. Erasmus jeweled statement
necklace to the star-studded event at the Washington Hilton. President Obama applauded his wife's signature sleeveless look, saying, "No matter which party you belong to we can all agree that Michelle has the right to bare arms."

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124. May 7th

Mrs. Obama paired a breezy floral top from Etro with a studded plum belt from Sacai for a powwow with a family advocacy group.

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125. May 5th

The First Lady wore a sleek black Michael Kors gown cinched with a Peter Soronen corset and accented with Loree Rodkin diamonds to accept an award from Time magazine in New York City. "I never imagined that I would be in a
position to be a role model for girls around the globe. Girls who look
at me and see something more for themselves, more than society expects of them," Obama said at the event.

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126. May 5th

While visiting New York City, Michelle Obama stopped by the United Nations wearing the same Tracy Feith dress she wore the day following the Inauguration. U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice introduced Obama, saying, “You
insist on reminding people that your extraordinary life is rooted in
the ordinary women that surrounded you. We love your style, your
warmth and your brilliance.”

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127. May 4th

To celebrate the Mexican holiday, the First Lady wore a festive yellow, beaded dress from Moschino.

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128. May 4th

The First Lady has a pattern preference-she wore a third argyle sweater to an elementary school's Cinco de Mayo performance. Mrs. Obama complemented the lavender and white J. Crew cardigan with a gray pleated skirt and metallic python flats.

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129. April 29th

Mrs. Obama sported some stylish sneaks to volunteer at the Capitol Area Food Bank-lilac leather Lanvin trainers with grosgrain ribbon laces. The rest of her outfit included cropped gray trousers and a cashmere argyle cardigan from J. Crew.

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130. May 2nd

For a night out with her husband at D.C.'s Citronelle restaurant, Mrs. Obama paired an Azzedine Alaia fishtail blouse with cropped black pants. She added a splash of color with a bright-blue box clutch.

132. April 23rd

The First Lady sat down with Queen Rania of Jordan wearing a pleated linen dress from Rodarte. Mrs. Obama accented the feather-embellished design with three multi-hued strands of glass pearls from Erickson Beamon.

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133. April 23rd

Mrs. Obama pulled together some of her signature pieces for a Q&A session with visiting kids. She added a studded Sacai belt to a Junya Watanabe cardigan (similar to the one she wore in London) and a favorite Moschino blouse.

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134. April 21st

Mrs. Obama slipped on some gardening gloves to help Student Conservation Association volunteers plant a tree at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, D.C. The rest of her sleek ensemble included motorcycle boots, slim black trousers and a ribbon embellished t-shirt from Lanvin.

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135. April 21st

The First Lady chose a colorful ensemble to attend the signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. She layered a vivid violet Zero + Maria Cornejo jacket over a Lanvin green and navy top and added a cobalt belt.

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136. April 14th

Mrs. Obama led the way when the First Family showed off their brand-new Portuguese water dog, Bo. Perhaps taking a cue from the puppy's glossy coat, she wore an all-black ensemble topped with an oversized anorak.

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137. April 14th

The First Lady recycled a colorful outfit from the campaign trail to give a speech to the employees of the Department of Homeland Security. She added new flavor to the jade-green jacket and purple striped shirt with a bejeweled bee brooch.

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138. April 13th

The Obama family gathered on the White House lawn during the annual Easter festivities for a Presidential reading of Where the Wild Things Are. The First Lady looked ready for outdoor activity in an unstructured navy jacket over a Kelly green tie-neck blouse and slim trousers.

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139. April 12th

The First Lady attended a service at St. John's Episcopal Church wearing a pretty floral sheath from Chicago designer Peter Soronen. Finishing touches included a double strand of pearls and her customary cardigan.

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140. April 5th

In front of a crowd of 30,000 people, Mrs. Obama joined her husband for a speech wearing a dramatic blouse from Moschino's Spring 2009 collection with a black Michael Kors pencil skirt and a cardigan cinched at the waist with her favorite Azzedine Alaia belt.

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141. April 4th

The First Lady arrived in Prague with President Obama wearing a Narciso Rodriguez black dress and the same Azzedine Alaia knit bolero she wore over her Alaia dress the previous evening.

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142. April 4th

Michelle Obama layered an Azzedine Alaia jacket over an Etro print top and white Moschino shirt when she joined Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (in Dior) for a tour of Notre Dame Cathedral and Rohan Palace in Strasbourg. The First Lady completed the outfit with black Gunex trousers.

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143. April 3rd

The First Lady looked sleek and stylish for an evening outing at the NATO conference in a ruffled little black dress by Azzedine Alaia. A tulle underskirt added a flirty edge to the arm-baring design. Later, she topped the dress with a chic knit bolero jacket.
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144. April 3rd

Showing her command of color, Mrs. Obama drew all eyes during NATO festivities in a brilliant pixilated jacquard sheath from Thakoon. The custom design featured sheer black trim.

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145. April 3rd

Fashion history was made in Strasbourg when Mrs. Obama met France's First Lady of style, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Mrs. Obama chose an elegant floral coat from Thakoon for the occasion, while Mrs. Bruni-Sarkozy selected a similar tie-neck design from Dior in dove-gray lambskin.

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146. April 2nd

The First Lady got playful for a spouses' meeting at the Royal Opera House in an avant-garde take on her signature cardigan from Japanese designer Junya Watanabe. She layered the asymmetrical print sweater over a ladylike teal dress from Jason Wu and added the green Jimmy Choo pumps she wore to the Inauguration.

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147. April 1st

What to wear when you are visiting royalty? For her informal meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, the First Lady layered an Azzedine Alaia cardigan over an ivory and black dress from Isabel Toledo. She topped the timeless look with a two-strand pearl necklace.

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148. April 1st

The First Lady arrived for tea with Queen Elizabeth II in a regal duchess satin opera coat from Jason Wu. The voluminous design features a face-framing pleated collar.

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149. April 1st

Mrs. Obama looked fresh for spring in a hand-beaded cardigan and jacquard skirt from J. Crew. She joined Sarah Brown to pay a visit to Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre in London.

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150. March 31st

Outfit change! Mrs. Obama made her London entrance in a chartreuse Jason Wu dress topped with a streamlined Michael Kors coat. The fashionable First Lady used her favorite studded Azzedine Alaia belt to accent the outfit's Empire waistline.

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151. March 31st

Mrs. Obama showed off her world-class style in a custom Thakoon ivory tulle tweed coat over a Michael Kors sheath. She accessorized with kitten heels, a string of pearls and a bejeweled brooch. The First Couple will tour Europe after attending an economic powwow in London.

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152. March 21st

The First Lady traveled with her husband to the Presidential retreat wearing a rust colored trench coat over cropped cigarette pants and classic flats. Mrs. Obama joked to the New York Times about the President's close watch of her wardrobe: “He’s always asking: ‘Is that new? I haven’t seen that before.’ It’s like, Why don’t you mind your own business? Solve world hunger. Get out of my closet.”

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153. March 20th

The First Lady wore a long black sweater over riding pants and patent boots to dedicate a piece of White House lawn for growing vegetables. Joining her on the garden plot were local grade school students.

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154. March 19th

The First Lady added a strand of pearls to a wool flannel dress from Narciso Rodriguez for a classic after-dark ensemble. She wore the off-the-shoulder design for a White House dinner honoring a select group of accomplished women.

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155. March 19th

Mrs. Obama showed her signature polish at a White House event in a slim pantsuit from Zero + Maria Cornejo. The First Lady gathered together luminaries like Alicia Keys and Sheryl Crow to lecture local students as part of Women's History Month.
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156. March 12th

Mrs. Obama upgraded a simple black cardigan and long-sleeved tee with an Azzedine Alaia studded belt. The First Lady was in Fayetteville, North Carolina to address military support organizations.

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157. March 11th

For a celebration of female human rights advocates, the First Lady pinned a playful satin bow to the neckline of her simple purple sheath and added a Zero + Maria Cornejo jacket.

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158. March 8th

Mrs. Obama shopped her closet for a Kennedy Center birthday celebration for Senator Ted Kennedy. She recycled a ruched black dress, previously worn at the post-election Obama Staff Ball, and added a dazzling new statement necklace from Tom Binns.

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159. March 5th

The First Lady brightened up Miriam's Kitchen in Washington D.C. wearing cheerful salmon pink. She layered her cardigan over a ruffled Liz Claiborne top (designed by new creative director Isaac Mizrahi) and cinched the look together with a clear belt from Sonia Rykiel.

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160. March 4th

Mrs. Obama debuted a plush velvet pantsuit for a White House dinner. She added interest to the streamlined jacket with an eye-popping pearl brooch from Moschino.

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161. March 4th

Proving that it's stylish to recycle, the First Lady brought back a favorite striped blouse and teal cardigan to layer under a tailored gray pantsuit. Mrs. Obama, who was delivering remarks in honor of the Women in Military Service memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, added to the mix with a royal-blue belt.

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162. February 27th

For her official portrait, Michelle Obama posed in the Blue Room of the White House wearing a black racer-back gown from Michael Kors’s Spring 2009 collection. The First Lady accessorized the sleek-yet-classic look with a double-strand pearl necklace, matching earrings and a Cartier watch.

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163. February 26th

President Obama and the First Lady welcomed top musicians-including Tony Bennett, Paul Simon, Will.i.am and Martina McBride-to a White House concert where music legend Stevie Wonder was honored with the Gershwin Award for Lifetime Achievement. The People magazine cover girl wore an emerald green silk-chiffon dress designed by Wonder’s wife, Kai Milla, and accessorized the flirty look with a black sash belt and Loree Rodkin jewelry.

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164. February 24th

The First Lady took in her husband's first speech to Congress wearing a plum silk dress from Narciso Rodriguez. “She never looks like she went out of her way to look dressed up,” the designer has told the New York Times. “I think she just naturally knows what she feels good in. It’s not overwrought.”

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165. February 22nd

President and Mrs. Obama gave Oscar night glamour a Washington D.C. spin for their first black tie gala. The First Lady wore a sequined gown from Peter Soronen topped with a pearl and crystal necklace by Tom Binns.

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166. February 22nd

Mrs. Obama hosted a visit from local culinary arts students in a draped cobalt sheath from Jason Wu. She wore the hand-embellished design to reveal the First Family's favorite recipes and the menu for that night's Governors' Dinner.

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167. February 19th

For an address to the United States Department of Agriculture, Mrs. Obama selected a polished pinstripe suit from Alexander McQueen. She added a feminine touch to the menswear-inspired ensemble with bold floral Moschino brooches.

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168. February 18th

Mrs. Obama belted a sage green sweater over a tweed J. Crew skirt for a White House chat with 6th and 7th graders. Exhibiting her signature use of color, she added cranberry leather pumps.

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169. February 16th

The First Lady strolled the South Lawn of her new home in an all-black outfit. Mrs. Obama, who had just exited the Marine One helicopter, added a wrap overcoat to a pair of skinny black jeans and patent boots.

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170. February 11th

Mrs. Obama took the stage at the newly reopened Ford's Theatre in a '50s-inspired Isabel Toledo dress with a sheer houndstooth overlay. The First Lady joined her husband and a host of actors in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of President Lincoln.

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171. February 11th

The First Lady wore an eye-popping Maria Pinto sheath to introduce a panel discussion at the historic African-American college. Mrs. Obama finished her look with a long strand of pearls.

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172. February 5th

The First Lady spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in a brilliant cobalt sheath from Proenza Schouler. She gave the bold look an understated finish with a string of classic pearls.

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173. February 7th

The First Lady made her way to the Marine One helicopter in bright blue skinny jeans with piping. Mrs. Obama, who was taking a family trip to Camp David, added a matching tee, a simple black cardigan and ballet flats.

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174. February 6th

Mrs. Obama sat ringside at a presentation of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in a tonal black and charcoal turtleneck dress. The stylish First Lady accented the streamlined design with an eye-popping Moschino pearl brooch.

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175. February 2nd

A silver python belt brought the First Lady's waist into focus during a visit to the Department of Education. The standout piece topped a crisp blouse with French cuffs and a featherweight cardigan.

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176. February 4th

The First Lady joined her husband for a visit to a D.C. charter school in a sophisticated mix of separates. Mrs. Obama paired a textured skirt with a cardigan layered over a striped blouse. She accessorized with a patent belt, oversized hoops and flat, knee-high boots.

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177. January 30th

Michelle Obama joined Jill Biden for a lunch date with Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and his wife Michelle Fenty at D.C.'s Georgia Brown's restaurant. The First Lady wore a blue-toned ensemble, including a tweed J.Crew overcoat and a sheath dress with an asymmetrical neckline. She accessorized with a royal blue belt and the same Jimmy Choo pumps she wore on Inauguration Day.

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178. January 29th

The First Lady hosted her first reception in a streamlined boucle suit from Narciso Rodriguez. Obama, who welcomed equal-pay activist Lilly Ledbetter to the White House, highlighted the ensemble's clean lines with a collarless white silk blouse and classic pearls.

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179. January 21st

Obama wore a charming, '50s-inspired print dress from designer Tracy Feith as she greeted visitors during an open house at the White House. Fans of the First Lady's sophisticated style will be thrilled to know that Feith has been tapped to design the next budget-friendly GO International collection for Target, in stores May 17th.

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180. January 20th

For her husband's inauguration, Obama chose a lemongrass-hued sheath dress and matching coat from Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo, layered over a Nina Ricci mohair cardigan. “I wanted to pick a very optimistic color, that had sunshine,” Toledo told the New York Times of the Swiss wool lace ensemble. “I wanted her to feel charmed, and in that way would charm everybody.” Adding a playful touch, Obama wore a Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection brooch, Jimmy Choo pumps and J. Crew leather gloves in olive green.
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181. January 20th

After months of speculation, Michelle Obama stayed true to her preference for young talent and opted for 26-year-old designer Jason Wu for her Inaugural gown. The custom made look is made of ivory silk chiffon and embellished with organza rosettes, Swarovski crystal rhinestones and silver thread embroidery. The new First Lady accessorized with diamond chandelier earrings, a white gold and diamond ring, and a stack of diamond bangles by jeweler Loree Rodkin.